Singapore’s Volunteer-Run Dog Shelter

SOSD is a volunteer-run organisation dedicated to the welfare of Singapore’s many street dogs. We vehemently oppose the culling of stray animals and believe that there is a more humane way to manage this problem. Our dog shelter exists to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome strays to give them a second chance at life. If you’re an animal lover with a great passion for our canine friends, there are plenty of ways you can participate and help give these beautiful creatures a chance to find their forever home. Whether you want to adopt a dog, be a dog shelter volunteer, donate to our pet shelter, become a sponsor or even a foster parent while our dogs await their forever homes, there are plenty of ways to show you care.

Foster or adopt a gorgeous rescue dog

So many people get caught up in the latest pet trend of owning a bulldog or a pug or a poodle that they completely overlook the rewarding experience of adopting a shelter pet. Adopting a dog is a big responsibility and you need to carefully consider whether you have the energy, space, time and dedication it takes to foster a safe and happy home environment for a dog or puppy. If you feel that you can provide these things, then have a look at the profiles of all the rescue dogs we have available for adoption.

Volunteer at our animal shelter

If you don’t have the space or lifestyle that suits owning a pet, but have a few spare hours in your week and want to make a contribution, then volunteering might be the best route. We’re always in need of extra help and there are a lot of different ways you can contribute.

Sponsor a pup or donate to our pet shelter

If you don’t have the space or time it takes to care for an animal, there are still ways that you can help. As we are a not-for-profit organisation, we are constantly short of resources and our kennel is stretched to the limit. Choosing to donate to our pet shelter is one way you can help; you can donate money or items and we even have a wish list of things that we need to keep the shelter running on a continual basis. Another option is sponsorship, you can choose a dog to sponsor on a month-to-month basis (min 3 months), which helps to cover the expenses incurred, until they find their forever home.

Trap-Neuter-Return is a humane alternative for managing and reducing dog populations. TNR relies on sterilization of dogs so that they are unable to breed, leading to a gradual decline in numbers. Trap: Humanely trapping free-roaming dogs and transporting them to a vet where they are sterilized. Neuter: Surgical sterilization process that removes the productive organs […]

To keep all of our dogs at SOSD Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) happy and well fed for 3 months, we will need approximately 300 large bags of quality dry dog food and 300 cans of quality wet dog food for some of our older dogs. We hope you can donate and help us feed not only […]

To keep our dogs healthy and parasite free, we need to stay on top of their monthly flea and tick treatment, heartworm pills, and worming tablets. Just one tiny mosquito bite will transmit potential fatal heartworm to dogs. Stray dogs are also at the mercy of ticks and tick fever, which is fatal for dogs […]

SOSD Flag Day 2016 is here again!! SOSD’s Flag Day is our largest annual fundraiser, filled with activities, fun, and of course, doggies! This year, we aim to raise funds not only for the operating expenses for the upcoming year, but also for the building of a new shelter. SOSD’s shelter lease ends in less […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

Five of our puppies will be at Pet Expo! From 12noon to 3pm, you will have the chance to meet Kristoff, Bambi, Sora, Danzel and Olaf. All of them are HDB-approved, except Danzel, the biggest one in the picture. There will be lots of activities going on at Pet Expo that day too, so do […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We will be participating in the annual Pets Picnic Party, organised by Pets Magazine. From 4pm to 7pm, you can meet our rescued dogs, and consider giving them a place in your home. So, do come down to Sentosa Cove, Green Field (Field between Quayside Isle and One15 Marina Club) on 4 Jun 2016, Saturday.

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We believe that besides wine, dogs are better with age. Meet our dogs at the drive and while you are around, shop for personalized pet accessories from Loyal.D, get healthy and yummy treats for your pet from The Barkery and quench your thirst with Boba Brew‘s organic bubble tea at our mini carnival. These three […]

You met our adult dogs on 12 Jun, now be prepared to meet our adorable young ones! On Sunday, 19 June, we will bring 25-30 of our fostered dogs to Paya Lebar Square, and will be there from 1pm to 5pm. Puppies do get adopted faster than the adult dogs, but do you know, that […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

Our next adoption drive will be happening on the 3rd July, next Sunday! From 1:30pm to 5pm, 17 of our adult dogs will be waiting to meet and greet you with their wet noses and waggy tails 🙂 Help us to spread the word- get your friends and family down to spend some time with […]

We currently have about 20 puppies that are four months old or younger, and more than 15 that are over five months. There will also be big dogs and HDB-approved dogs 🙂 Come 24th July, you will be surrounded by so many of our dogs that you might just forget who is who after going […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

It will be happening at our home ground – SOSD Rehabilitation Centre, at 22 Pasir Ris Farmway 2, Swift Singapore, Block C, #01-13/14. if you have been wanting to visit our shelter premises, and take a closer look at where we keep our dogs, and how many dogs there are in the shelter, here’s your […]

SOSD’s annual Charity Dinner is here! And this year, it is bigger and even more exciting! Expect an evening of fun, performances, and great auction bargains – all for a good cause, as we come together with a common passion: to make Singapore a kinder place for homeless animals. “Addicted To Black” – the dinner’s […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

What do your pets do when you are not home? Find out in the highly anticipated animated motion feature: The Secret Life of Pets! Be the First in Singapore to catch the movie, and do a good deed at the same time! We are very excited to announce that SOSD is conducting a Charity Preview […]

We are opening up our shelter for visitation tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about our rehabilitation program and shelter on-goings, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety of our […]

It is going to be another puppy-filled drive! We will have dogs ranging from two-months-old, all the way to five-years-old. There will be HDB-approved dogs as well, so if you are looking for a furry companion, do mark the date down on your calendar! Adoption drive: 8th oct (sat) from 1pm-5pm. Location at MoCA cafe […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety of our […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety of our […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety of our […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety of our […]

Christmas, a season of love, celebration and sharing. While many of us celebrate this time of the year in the comfort of our homes, these dogs — neglected, forgotten and abandoned — spend yet another Christmas locked up with only the cold hard floors and a rickety roof over their heads. This Christmas, we hope […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety of our […]

Meet the puppies available for adoption and also pick up some wonderful gifts for Christmas stocking stuffers at our Christmas Craft Fair! Initiated by a small group of SOSD volunteers (with hidden talents), we will be selling a range of handmade crafts as part of our fundraising efforts, including: – Christmas greeting card set (10 […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on the following link. Due to the safety of our […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

SOSD Flag Day 2017 is here! We will be undertaking Mission Pawsible to raise funds for our new shelter and all the expenditure incurred from taking care of our furry residents. But it will only be pawsible with all hands (and paws) on deck, so do sign up to be a flag collector at the […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

Singapore’s largest pet fair is here again! Join us this weekend as we bring our pups and dogs to meet you, on 14th – 15th Apr (Fri, Sat) at the event! For more information on the event, do check out the official webpage

Singapore’s largest pet fair is here again! Join us this weekend as we bring our pups and dogs to meet you, on 14th – 15th Apr (Fri, Sat) at the event! For more information on the event, do check out the official webpage

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

Not looking forward to starting the week? Here’s your motivation to get through the week – SOSD Singapore will be holding a very special adoption drive this coming Sunday, 28 May 2017. “Old is Gold” will be our first-ever Pedigree-edition adoption drive, featuring more than 10 of our special pedigree dogs that are looking for […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

SOSD’s Charity Dinner 2017 is here! Last year, we had an exciting line-up of performances, auctions and lucky draws. This year promises to be even better! This year, we say Goodbye To the SOSD Rehabilitation Centre which has been our home for more than three years. With the lease ending this year, we will move […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

Make a difference* with your Saturday cuppa at The Pup-Up Cafe @ Bosch Experience Centre! Assemble your cafe-hopping buddies for this event where you enjoy specially customized puppy-themed dishes by SPRMRKT and Snowcology. Expect to lose all self-control on the sweet spread at the gorgeous dessert table prepared by Chef Yamashita, and get professional baking […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

BREAKING NEWS We’ve received reliable intel on a potential massive jailbreak happening this New Year’s Eve! We are opening our hotlines to anyone who has leads on the suspects! Come help the distraught volunteers take these suspects back into custody! Date: 31st Dec 2017 Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm Venue: 22 Pasir Ris Farmway 2, Swift […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

We are conducting shelter tours due to the many requests we’ve received from potential adopters, donors and members of the public. Registration is required. If you’re interested in learning about SOSD: who we are and what we do, please fill in the form by clicking on this link. Due to the safety of our fur […]

“Hi! I’m Whyah. I’m four years old and I was born on Pulau Ubin. My friends and I lived at a resort, but when that closed down, we had to forage for food. I’ll never forget the day when I was attacked by wild boars. They left me bleeding from huge gashes; I was so […]

“We have been to many SOSD adoption drives since 2016, but it was not until the one held on 9 July 2017 at Paya Lebar Square when our eyes met Chandler for the very first time. Chandler was rather timid. When my husband Alvin sneezed, we saw how startled Chandler was. Personally, I was not […]

GET YOUR PET PORTRAIT AND DO YOUR PART FOR CHARITY! At our upcoming adoption drive on 4th Feb 2018, Paintinks by melt will be painting your pets again at $20 a pet and 50% of the funds will go to supporting SOSD! Just bring along a picture and they will take care of the rest! […]

“It’s not really “love at first sight” with you. But you managed to win my heart over after spending time with you at the shelter. I’m finally ready, it’s so long since my previous lover left me. I truly believe that all dogs deserve a second chance. So I decided to on adoption because I […]

Gou Gou (dog in Chinese) is no stranger to our Facebook page. For a very long time, we have been working hard to find a forever home for Gou Gou. Gou Gou’s original owner suffered from a serious stroke and was unable to care for him. The special day finally came for 12-year-old Gou Gou […]

Hi everyone, my name is Ally! I’m an 11-month old Singapore Special who found my forever home recently. In August last year, I was all prepared to meet my potential new family but they never showed up. I was so disappointed and my hopes were shattered. Not wanting to see me so sad, Auntie Hui […]

2017 has been a rewarding year as we managed to find homes for 50 adult dogs, an average of four adult dogs being rehomed monthly. Rehoming is not a simple task, especially for adult dogs. The work ranges from getting the word out, matching a potential adopter (PA) to a dog with suitable energy, ensuring […]

“We were looking to have a dog and found a puppy-for-adoption post on SOSD’s Facebook page. We submitted the online form but the puppy was already taken. After finding out more about our family, we were referred to SOSD rehomer, Maureen, who recommended Weasley to us. We looked up his profile on the SOSD website […]